Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Torque Converter Leak Check
Special Tool(s)
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Leak Tester, Torque Converter 307-421 |
1. Clean the outside surface of the torque converter.
2. Install the special tool into the converter hub.
3. WARNING: Always follow correct safety procedures while using press. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Install the torque converter with the installed special tool into the arbor press.
Secure the press, apply enough force to seal the tool into the torque converter.
4. NOTE: Use clean dry shop air.
Apply air pressure to the valve on the special tool.
5. With air pressure applied to the valve, inspect for leaks at the converter hub, seams, drain plug and studs. A soap bubble solution may be applied around these areas to aid in diagnosis. If a leak is found around the drain plug, install a new drain plug and recheck the torque converter. If any other leaks are present, install a new or remanufactured torque converter.
6. Remove the air hose. Release pressure and then slowly release the press. Remove the torque converter. Remove the special tool.
Torque Converter Cleaning And Inspection
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM
MERCON V
1. If a new torque converter is being installed, continue with Substep 2 of
Step 2.
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Torque Converter Impeller to Pump Stator Interference
Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear
during this test.
Position the front pump support with the splines up.
2. Mount the torque converter on the front pump support wi ...
Other materials:
Suction Accumulator
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when
repairing the air conditioning
system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C
compressor or
damage to the suction accumulator.
In addition to th ...
Trunk release
The remote trunk release button is
located on the center console. Press
the button to unlatch the trunk.
Interior Trunk Control Lockout (Convertible Vehicles Only)
This feature disables the interior trunk control. It helps prevent
unauthorized access to the t ...
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Intake Manifold-Upper
in this section.
2. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the coolant by-pass tube. For additional information, refer ...
